Sarah Lawlor graduated in May 2024 with a bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications. She collected data and reported about the Nebraska journalism landscape while working on the news map. Through her research and storytelling, Sarah has learned the importance of local journalism, especially in rural areas where a strong local paper helps keep communities vibrant. After graduation, she worked as a news intern at Nebraska Public Media and previously interned at the Journal Star.